Connect with an Academic Counselor
Welcome! Schedule a full 45-minute counseling appointment or use our same day drop-in counseling services. Counselors are ready to meet with you online via video meeting, by phone or in-person!
Due to the high volume of counseling appointments, we encourage you to walk-in if appointments are not available.
Must be an active Cuesta student to schedule 45-minute Counseling appointment.
Click Here to access Cuesta Connect to make a Counseling Appointment
Please read important information regarding your counseling appointment:
To check-in for your appointment on the San Luis Obispo Campus:
Enter the 3100 building for Student Services and Check-in at Counseling window.
To check-in for your appointment on the North County Campus:
Enter the N1100 building (campus center building), go to the 2nd floor.
SLO & NC Campus Map
Both campuses require a Parking Permit while semesters are in session.
If you don't have a semester pass, you can purchase a daily pass for $4 at a kiosk.
Student responsibility for TELEPHONE appointments:
***Make sure to have a current phone number on file as the counselor will call you
directly at the time of your meeting.***
- Access to a computer during your appointment is ideal.
- Please be in a quiet, distraction free area.
- Have something to take notes.
Student responsibility for IN-PERSON appointments:
To ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community, please adhere to the
COVID-19 guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing any symptoms related
to COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, we
kindly urge you to refrain from coming to campus. Your health and the health of those
around you are our top priorities. If you are experiencing symptoms, do not come in for your appointment and do not come
to campus. Call 805-546-3138 to reschedule for a future date. Click here for COVID-19 info and guidelines.
Student responsibility for VIDEO appointments:
***Your Cuesta student email must be activated to receive VIDEO meeting link***
Once booked, your link to connect is sent to your Cuesta student email. If you haven't
yet activated your MyCuesta student email, you can click here to find instructions. Or call Student IT Support for assistance at 805-546-9824
Please be in a quiet, distraction free zone and ensure your audio is working.
Please note the following disclosure for online video counseling appointments:
At Cuesta College, we take your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information
very seriously. Unfortunately, due to the public nature of the Internet, it is impossible
for us to guarantee complete privacy during your online counseling sessions. Please
use discretion and common sense when providing personal information online.
To fully benefit from an online counseling appointment, I agree to:
1. Have a counselor access and discuss my academic records
2. Interact with the counselor in a productive, positive, and professional manner
3. Provide information that is current and truthful about myself, my academic records,
and my educational goals
4. Conduct the conversation in a private setting (without others viewing or listening)
with good lighting and no distracting noises
5. Not record the session without permission of the counselor
Click here to access Cuesta Connect and place yourself on the Virtual Drop-In list
Drop-in counseling is on a first-come, first-served basis and is best for:
Credit Overload Petitions
Same semester class questions
Pass/No Pass grading options
Course drop questions
The average wait time is 30 minutes. If you are waiting longer than 30 minutes, please call the counseling office at 805-546-3138 to check drop-in availability.
Walk-in counseling is a 15-minute meeting, served on a first come first served basis.
SLO CAMPUS - Bldg. 3100
Monday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 10:30AM - 12:15PM
*Walk-in hours may be subject to change*
NOTE: LIMITED WALK IN - MAY 6th- MAY 13th. PLEASE CALL for hours of availability.
NC CAMPUS - Bldg. N1100 (2nd Floor)
Monday 12:00PM - 2:15PM
Tuesday 12:00PM - 2:15PM
Wednesday 9:45AM - 12:00PM
Thursday 9:45AM - 12:00PM
*Walk-in hours may be subject to change*
NOTE: LIMITED WALK IN - MAY 6th- MAY 13th. PLEASE CALL for hours of availability.
Academic counseling appointments are ideal for:
- Student Education Planning (SEP)
- Graduation evaluation
- Career planning and exploration
- Academic probation and/or dismissal concerns
- Transfer planning/University Application Review
Required items to prepare for your counseling appointment:
- Send official transcripts from other colleges - make sure transcripts are received by Cuesta before booking an appointment for proper evaluation process.
- Send AP scores (only needed if test scores are 3, 4 or 5)
- Complete your online orientation - located in your MyCuesta portal
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Glenda Moscoso
Lisa Wearda
Berto Marroquin
